Dr. Daniel E. Weltner

Dr. Daniel E. “Dan” Weltner, age 90, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully in January 2026. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, in October of 1935. Dr. Weltner, a devoted physician, graduated from Reynoldsburg High School, earned his undergraduate degree in pre-med from Miami University, and completed his medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He served his internship at Mount Carmel Hospital Main in Columbus. Following medical school, Dr. Weltner entered the Ohio National Guard, serving from 1960 to 1969 as a physician and attaining the rank of Major. After attending boot camp in Michigan, he was stationed in Columbus for the remainder of his service. Dr. Weltner practiced family medicine in Reynoldsburg for 40 years, caring for generations of patients with compassion and dedication, and at Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he served four years as the President of the Mt. Carmel Medical Staff. A brilliant diagnostician, Dr. Weltner earned great respect from his colleagues. After retiring from private practice, Dan worked at the Military Entrance Processing Station, Gahanna, and volunteered at the Columbus Free Clinic. In 2010 he was honored by the Columbus Medical Association for “50 years in the field of medicine.” Dr. Weltner will be remembered for his kindness, dedication to medicine, service to his country, and love for his family. His legacy endures through the many lives he touched as a physician, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Dan was married twice and he was deeply proud of his family. He is survived by his four children: Susan (Phil) and their children Bo (Caitlin, son Brooks), Christian, and Bryce; Dan (Jayson); Leslie, and her children Dana and Kelsie; Kristi, and her children Taylor and Jeremy. He is also survived by his stepdaughter Judy and her children Katie (daughter Reagan) and Kyle (Ashley); his grandson Joe (Chrissy, son Joey); and his grandson Anthony (Brandi, children Evan, Remy and Ethan). Dan also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Faith; his brother David (Barbara); his stepsons Joe and David Merringer; and his stepson-in-law Phil Krauskopf. Dr. Weltner’s greatest joy in life was helping others. Dan enjoyed watching Ohio State Football, reading, birdwatching, listening to music, maintaining a beautiful yard, stargazing, and traveling. Some of his favorite destinations included North Myrtle Beach, Pawley’s Island, Oglebay Resort, Great Smoky Mountains, Sedona, and Cedar Point Amusement Park. A special thank you goes to the staff at Storypoint Gahanna North for the loving care they provided “Dr. Dan” the last four years.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, beginning with visitation at 1:30 p.m., followed by a service at 2:30 p.m. A reception with light refreshments will follow. Sunday Services will take place at Schoedinger Margarum Funeral Home, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230. A brief interment service will be held on Monday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Columbus Free Clinic at https://columbusfreeclinic.com/donate or by check to Columbus Free Clinic.